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Nectarine Frozen Yogurt

Nectarines are the most incredible fruits. Just let the name roll across your tongue a few times. Who could resist? Peaches get all the glory when I think nectarines actually have a better texture and flavor.

One taste of this frozen yogurt reminds me why I bought my ice cream maker. You simply can’t, or don’t, get this bright, ‘real’, intense flavor from commercial products, no matter how much you pay. There’s something about the juxtaposition of the creamy ice cream with tart fresh fruit flavor that just floors me every time. I’m hoping to work my way through all the summer fruits by the end of the season, I can’t wait.

This is a super healthy recipe. I didn’t cook the fruit or add any sweetener, so you just get the flavor of fresh summer nectarines in a lowfat frozen Greek yogurt. This way there’s no shame, even if you polish off the whole batch.

If you want it sweeter, add a little honey or sugar to the mix. Just taste the mixture before you put it in the machine.

Nectarine Frozen Yogurt
1 lb sliced nectarines (you can peel them if you want to, I left the skins on)
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt (you can also use full fat for a creamier frozen yogurt)

Puree the nectarines and the lemon juice in a food processor. If you left the skins on, you will need to strain the puree. I used a mesh strainer. You should have 2 cups of puree.
Mix the nectarines with the yogurt. Chill the mixture.
Process in your ice cream machine according to its directions. In mine this only took 15 minutes.
Eat right away while it is soft, or freeze for a firmer consistency.

Notes: This frozen yogurt is best eaten eaten within a couple of hours of being made. It will get hard if left longer in the freezer.
If you don’t have an ice cream machine you can also spoon the yogurt mixture into popsicle molds and freeze them that way.

—this was inspired by Ashley’s amazing nectarine sorbet

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Strawberry Mojito “Fried” Frozen Yogurt

Have you ever had fried ice cream? You can sometimes find it at Mexican or Chinese restaurants and it’s a real treat, with a cool, creamy core of ice cream surrounded by a crispy cornflake crust. Until about a month ago I had no idea that fried ice cream was actually fried. I always figured they just toasted up the outside with a torch or something. Anyway, I was doing some research after being asked to create a healthy new dessert recipe featuring Yoplait’s new frozen yogurt and, well, what do you know? Fried.

Ultimately, I decided that frozen yogurt + hot oil didn’t sound like the safest idea but I was set on the idea of creating a fried frozen yogurt treat. I started by mixing strawberry frozen yogurt with pistachios and mint. Then, instead of frying it in sugary cereal, I rolled it in graham cracker crumbs that I toasted on top of the stove. The result is a light, fresh dessert that’s perfect on a warm summer night.

Since you can make a bunch of these at once and keep them in the freezer until you’re ready to serve them, they’re perfect for entertaining. Of course, you can also be like me and keep them all to yourself. I won’t judge.

In order to keep them pretty, freeze each serving in the cup of a muffin tin. Once they’re frozen solid, you can transfer them to a zip top bag for long-term storage.

As the recipe is written, these are the perfect size for when you need a little something extra after dinner. You could also make smaller, bite-sized servings for afternoon snacking.

Strawberry Mojito “Fried” Yoplait® Frozen Yogurt

This “fried” frozen yogurt, with a crisp exterior and a light, fresh flavor inside, can be made ahead and keeps well in the freezer, making it perfect for entertaining – or keep them around for when you want a special treat!
Start with frozen yogurt that’s just soft enough to mix the fillings into – 5 minutes on the counter should be enough time. If it’s too soft, you won’t be able to scoop it into balls.

Author: Lauren Keating

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 pint Yoplait® Original Frozen Yogurt Strawberry, slightly softened
3 tablespoons pistachio meat, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
2 whole graham crackers, finely crushed
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

Stir the pistachio meats and mint into the Yoplait Frozen Yogurt. Scoop into 4 scoops and arrange in a muffin tin or on a large plate. Freeze 15 minutes.
Meanwhile heat a small pan over high heat. Add the graham crackers crumb and toast 1 minute; immediately remove from heat. Stir in the ginger. Let cool.
Remove frozen yogurt from freezer. Working quickly, roll each scoop in toasted graham cracker crumbs until fully coated. Return to freezer until ready to eat.

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This post was brought to you in partnership with Yoplait. I was compensated for my time creating the recipe for strawberry mojito “fried” frozen yogurt.

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5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

I have a love-hate relationship with strawberries. I love everything about them. But, while I’m eating strawberries on everything in sight, that love blinds me to the reality that I am allergic to them. A few hours later when my mouth feels like I’ve been eating sour patch kids all day I remember that I really should hate strawberries. Sometimes I get lucky and nothing happens. It’s a daily game of chance.

The part that seems to confuse everyone I tell about my allergy is that I eat strawberries all the time. I’ll throw them in a parfait at breakfast, a salad at lunch and a smoothie in the afternoon. I buy the massive cartons because I go through them so quickly. If I don’t finish them fast enough I freeze them for throwing in smoothies. That’s where this incredible recipe comes into play.

You take frozen strawberries, yogurt, lemon juice and a little bit of honey (all of which I already had on hand), throw them in a food processor for 5 minutes, and you end up with a tart, smooth, sorbet-like strawberry frozen yogurt that you can feel great about eating all summer long. This is probably the best thing to happen to your summer diet in years. Unfortunately I couldn’t resist chowing down on some cookies I made shortly after I ate the frozen yogurt, but I doubt there will ever be a day I pass on warm cookies.

If you don’t have fresh frozen strawberries you can buy them in a bag for $3 or so at the store. I used the Light & Fit Greek yogurt that I use for my parfaits, and that worked perfectly, but any plain yogurt you have on hand will do.

Enjoy!

5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Recipe from Just a Taste

4 cups frozen strawberries
3 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt (non-fat or full fat)
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Add the frozen strawberries, agave nectar (or honey), yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Process until creamy, about 5 minutes.

Serve the frozen yogurt immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.

*Kelly also noted that if you prefer a sweeter frozen yogurt you can add in more honey or agave nectar.